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Hi Folks, Havnt posted in here for a while as Van has been blessfully free of troubles...until now that is :-) Gear changes up until now have always been a bit stiff but this year have gotten worse to the point I'm now mostly limited to 2nd and 4th and on a few occassions have lost reverse. Just ret...

New post in relation to an earlier post ... https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=167916 As per above post have completed the refit of new front discs and pads, took van out for a short test drive (3-4 miles) to test breaks seemed fine but on returning and winding the window down I i...

Going OK so far in terms of removal aspect. Small but probably important question re bearings. How far should the grease seal but pushed home ? On the existing discs it has been pushed in down closely against bearings in effect about 3-5mm below lip of disc I wondering if this is too far and actuall...

OK so first update before getting started, decided to order parts from folks at Brickwerks influenced by reading in another post that if you ask nicely they would pre-fit the inner bearings which they more than happy to do - could have done but just figured that it was one task less to worry about. ...

Some pics of discs...pretty groved and which definitely look like they've done their turn and more.

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Hi folks, About to undertake overhaul of front brakes primarily to fit new pads and discs, looking for some advice before I get started. Van is 1982 heritage - havn't touched the brakes in the time I've had the van and not sure when they last they were overhauled but the van appears is in good mecha...

Any recommendations on carb refit kits e.g. https://vwheritage.mobi/GB/productDetails.cfm?iItemID=109252" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Have seen others kits and they seem to vary in what's included, anything not in this kit that I need ? ...engine is 1.9CU twin carb solex ...

Thx Covkid. Latest update, possibly getting closer to primary cause... With help from friendly (mechanic) neighbor, started engine up and removed plugs leads one at a time...got expected misfires on both L.Hand leads but no difference on both R.Hand side..so looks like only running on 2 cyclinders ?...

OK so latest update. New pump is now nicely connected with new hoses. In terms of electrics I've simply tapped into alternator signal wire for now to test all is OK (relay to be fitted in due course). Old pump back on, inlets to be capped off at some point. The good news - pump works fine and is qui...

Much appreciated Bigherb and Covkid...I have to say I was hoping one or both of you would reply ! Looks like an inquiring mind has got the better of me and I should have just left the pump in place, I'll try and get the bugger back on then ! Re new pump am planning on fitting a Facet 60104 Posi-Flow...

Hi folks...suffered the inevitable fate of many...fuel pump appears to have died and am in the middle of removing with the aim of replacing with a lecy Facet pump (as per recs and other forum threads which I've been reading). However far from the simply job suggested removing the pump has been a b*s...

Our van is a CI Kamper, although it has already lost the top section of the roof. The previous owner (or the one before) has replaced the cap with conservatory type roofing, and done a reasonably tidy job of it - it is watertight, and lovely and light inside, albeit not much more height than a stan...

We were in the same position - bought a rust free bargain with a poor roof. Ours had good seals but the roof was rotten and sunken and leaked like a sieve! We found a local firm who have fabricated a new roof cap from fibreglass for us. We pick it up tomorrow. It's costing us £700 for him to build ...

Hi, New to the forum and havn't yet joined the ranks as bonified camper owner hopefully very soon though. Am deliberating over the opportunity to buy a CI camper with low mileage under 60K only, two owners...backed up by full service his and virtually (95% rust free) ...however downside is that it h...